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This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1911 edition. Excerpt: ...not without a certain value; it will always be useful for some purpose or another. And as for the interest on the remaining capital that is on deposit in the bank, possibly I might make suitable use of that in support of some undertaking that promises to be of use to the town. Mrs. Alving. Do exactly as you ...
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This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1911 edition. Excerpt: ...not without a certain value; it will always be useful for some purpose or another. And as for the interest on the remaining capital that is on deposit in the bank, possibly I might make suitable use of that in support of some undertaking that promises to be of use to the town. Mrs. Alving. Do exactly as you please. The whole thing is a matter of indifference to me now. Engstrand. You will think of my Sailors' Home, Mr. Manders? Manders. Yes, certainly, that is a suggestion. But we must consider the matter carefully. Engstrand (aside). Consider!--devil take it! Oh Lord, Manders (sighing). And unfortunately I can't tell how much longer I may have anything to do with the matter--whether public opinion may not force me to retire from it altogether. That depends entirely upon the result of the enquiry into the cause of the fire. F Mrs. Alving. What do you say? Manders. And one cannot in any way reckon upon the result beforehand. Engstrand going nearer to him). Yes, indeed one can; because here stand I, Jacob Engstrand. Manders. Quite so, but--Engstrand (lowering his voice). And Jacob Engstrand isn't the man to desert a worthy benefactor in the hour of need, as the saying is. Manders. Yes, but, my dear fellow--how--? Engstrand. You might say Jacob Engstrand is an angel of salvation, so to speak, your reverence. Manders. No, no, I couldn't possibly accept that. Engstrand. That's how it will be, all the same. I know some one who has taken the blame for some one else on his shoulders before now, I do. Manders. Jacob! (Grasps his hand.) You are one in a thousand! You shall have assistance in the matter of your Sailors' Home, you may rely upon that. (engstrand tries to thank him, but is prevented by emotion.) Manders (hanging his wallet over his shoulder)....
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